Business
South Africa’s CureRoot Leverages AI to Unlock New Medicines from African Medicinal Plants
South African startup CureRoot is pioneering a new frontier in pharmaceutical innovation by harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to discover novel...
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Stitch Teams Up with Standard Bank’s Shyft for Instant Wallet Top-Ups in South Africa
Stitch, a leading South African payments infrastructure company, has joined forces with Standard Bank’s global money app, Shyft, to offer...
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Chowdeck’s Operational Overhaul Cuts 68% of Contract Staff, Paving the Way for Ghana Expansion
Chowdeck trims its contract workforce by 68% following a series of operational enhancements, while preparing to launch in Ghana. The...
Read moreAfrican Tech Startup Funding Plunges 50% in 2024 Amid Global “Funding Winter”
The African tech startup ecosystem faced a sharp decline in funding in 2024, with total investments dropping by more than...
Read moreNamibia Explores CBDC Launch Amid IMF Caution
Namibia is taking steps toward launching a central bank digital currency (CBDC) to enhance cross-border payments and promote financial inclusion....
Read moreNigeria Phases Out Remita for New Treasury Payment System After 13 Years
The Nigerian government is set to replace Remita, the longstanding gateway for its Treasury Single Account (TSA), with a new...
Read moreCanal+ Extends MultiChoice Acquisition Deadline as Regulatory Hurdles Persist
French media giant Canal+ has extended the deadline for its planned acquisition of South African pay-TV provider MultiChoice, pushing the...
Read moreGhana to Introduce e-Cedi in 2025 After Years of Delay
Ghana is set to launch its long-awaited central bank digital currency (CBDC), the e-Cedi, in 2025, pending approval from lawmakers....
Read moreGoogle Doubles Google One Subscription Price in Nigeria
Google has announced a 100% increase in the subscription fee for its 100GB Google One storage plan in Nigeria, raising...
Read moreUAE’s Dubizzle Group Acquires Egyptian Online Car Marketplace Hatla2ee
Dubai-based online classifieds giant, Dubizzle Group, has acquired Egyptian car marketplace Hatla2ee in a strategic move aimed at expanding its...
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